RECONSIDERATION
1. Councillor Maher notified the City Clerk of his intention to move reconsideration of the vote taken on Nov 17, 2008 adopting the order that the City Council go on record requesting the School Committee provide the City Council with the requested information regarding Individualized Education Plans contained in Order #5 of Mar 3, 2008.
Reconsideration prevailed on a voice vote (with Councillor Kelley dissenting). The Order was amended to instead refer the inquiry to a future Roundtable meeting.
O-8 AMENDED ORDER (originally filed by Councillor Decker)    Nov 24, 2008
WHEREAS: On March 3, 2008, the City Council adopted a Policy Order requesting that the City Manager confer with the Superintendent of Cambridge Public Schools regarding Individualized Education Plans (Council O-5); and
WHEREAS: On October 20, 2008, the City Manager reported back that Council Orders referred to the Superintendent are in turn referred to the School Committee, and that as of October 20th no response had been received. As such, the Council Order was removed from the Awaiting Report List; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the issue of Individualized Education Plans be referred to a roundtable between the City Council and School Committee which will be scheduled by the Mayor.
Councillor Kelley voted NO

CITY MANAGER’S AGENDA
1. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appointment of the following persons as members of the Cambridge Kids' Council effective Nov 17, 2008:  Donna Cabral, Steven J. Swanger, Tina Alu, Benjamin Likis

Nov 24, 2008

To the Honorable, the City Council:

Please be advised that I have appointed the following persons as Members of the Cambridge Kids’ Council effective Nov 17, 2008:

Donna Cabral – Director, Head Start Community Action Agency of Somerville, Inc. (CAAS)
Early Childhood Community appointment – 3-year term

Steven J. Swanger – Director of Resident Services, Cambridge Housing Authority
Administration of Services for residents of low-income housing appointment – 1-year term

Tina Alu – Assoc. Director, CEOC
Advocacy of Services for residents of low-income housing appointment – 1-year term

Benjamin Likis – Twelve grade student, CRLS
Youth Representative appointment – 2-year term

Very truly yours, Robert W. Healy, City Manager

2. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 08-131, regarding a report on police details and the timetable for completion of the construction work on Inman Street.

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative appropriation of the Bunker Hill Community College Grant in the amount of $3,250.00 to the Grant Fund Human Services Salary and Wages account ($3,041.00) and to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($209.00) and will be used to support a portion of the salaries of four full-time and four part-time Community Learning Center teachers and will allow for the professional development of these teachers on curriculum and instruction activities to assist upper level students in transitioning to higher education.

4. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of the STOP Act grant program for $50,000.00 funded by the Substance and Mental Health Services Administration to the Grant Fund Department of Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($14,500.00), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($33,500.00), and to the Travel and Training account ($2,000.00) and will be used by the Cambridge Prevention Coalition to create new 21 Proof trainings for security personnel, and to create marketing campaigns, including both print and electronic media, to reduce social access of alcohol to those under 21.

5. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of 21 Proof Training donations in the amount of $16,125.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($11,125.00), Other Ordinary Maintenance Account ($3,500) and to the Travel and Training account ($1,500.00) which will be used by the Cambridge Prevention Coalition to support staff salaries and conferences.

6. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to the appropriation of a grant from America’s Promise in the amount of $2,000.00 to the Grant Fund Travel and Training account and are a reimbursement to the City for travel by three teens and staff to attend the award ceremony in which the City was recognized as one of the 100 Best Communities for Children and Youth by America’s Promise for the third time.

7. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to a supplemental appropriation of the Housing Assistance Program Grant (HAP) received from the Community Action Programs Inter-City Inc. for $190,200.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Salary and Wages account ($177,586.02), to the Other Ordinary Maintenance account ($10,332.98), and to the Travel and Training account ($2,281.00) and will be used to provide operating expenses for the HAP program which provides housing search and stabilization services.  Referred to Human Services Committee

8. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to an additional appropriation for the Housing Assistance Program (HAP) received from the Community Action Programs Inter-City (CAPIC) Inc. for $75,000.00 to the Grant Fund Human Service Programs Department Other Ordinary Maintenance account. and will be used to assist clients in obtaining and retaining permanent housing, and resolving the problems that put them at risk for losing housing.  Referred to Human Services Committee

ON THE TABLE
1. Opposition to the closing of the Oliver Farnum Senior Health Center. [Placed on Table on motion of Councillor Maher on Order Number Fourteen of Nov 3, 2008.]

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. A communication was received from D. Margaret Drury, City Clerk, transmitting a report from Councillor Timothy J. Toomey, Jr., Co-Chair of the Ordinance Committee, for a meeting held on Nov 18, 2004 for the purpose of considering proposed amendments to Chapter 2.74 of the Cambridge Municipal Code, the Police Review and Advisory Board Ordinance. The question comes on passing to be ordained on or after Feb 14, 2005. [Four sections of the proposed amendment were passed to be ordained as amended. Ordinance #1284. The remaining proposed amendments to chapter 2.74 remain on Unfinished Business.]

3. Transmitting communication from Robert W. Healy, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Numbers 06-87, 07-83 and 07-138, regarding the status of putting the City's self-evaluation on the website. [Charter Right exercised by Councillor Kelley on City Manager Agenda Item Number Sixteen of Dec 10, 2007. Dec 17, 2007 - Referred to 2008-2009 City Council as Unfinished Business on motion of Councillor Kelley.]

APPLICATIONS AND PETITIONS
1. An application was received from President and Fellows of Harvard College, requesting a curb cut at the premises numbered 140 Mount Auburn Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical, Public Works. No response has been received from the neighborhood association.

COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Francis Fox Spinks, regarding the restoration of the portion of Joan Lorentz Park that faces Cambridge Street and is included in the renovation of Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.

RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution on the death of Michael P. Riley.   Councillor Maher, Councillor Toomey

2. Well wishes to Councillor Decker and her family.   Mayor Simmons, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel and Councillor Toomey

3. Acknowledge Dec 8-9, 2008 as Yan Xin Life Science and Technology Days in the City of Cambridge.   Mayor Simmons

4. Best wishes to Eric Weltman, Sarah Bennett and Zachary Bennett Weltman on their relocation to New York.   Councillor Seidel

5. Resolution on the death of Elaine (Chason) Meucci.   Councillor Toomey

6. Resolution on the death of Richard Joseph Calnan.   Councillor Maher

7. Best wishes to Steve Morr-Wineman as he celebrates his 60th birthday and the 2nd anniversary of his business GreenPort.   Councillor Davis

8. Retirement of Clothilde Delgado from the Human Services Department.   Mayor Simmons

9. Happy 98th Birthday wishes to Mattie Hayes.   Mayor Simmons

10. Congratulations to the Art of Black Dance and Music on their 35th annual pre-Kwanza celebration on Saturday, December 6, 2008.   Mayor Simmons

11. Congratulations to the Reitano family on being named the Saints Cosmas and Damian Society's "Family of the Year."   Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher

12. Congratulations to Anna Granata on being named the Saints Cosmas and Damian Society's "Woman of the Year."   Councillor Toomey, Councillor Maher

13. Congratulations to Father Pedro J. Damazio of St. Anthony's Pariosh as he celebrates his 25th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination on December 13, 2008.   Councillor Toomey

14. Congratulations to SEIU Local 615 organizers, security guards and property owners and large tenants in Cambridge for bargaining fairly and in good faith to a positive result.   Mayor Simmons

15. Resolution on the death of Thomas F. Murphy Sr.   Councillor Toomey

ORDERS
1. That the City Manager is requested to examine ways to ensure that all playgrounds adjacent to schools are in good, safe, working order on Monday mornings when children return to the school.   Councillor Seidel  Amended

Original 2. That the City Manager is requested to direct relevant City departments to examine the benefits of participation in the Community Rating System and begin the process of applying to CRS.   Councillor Seidel

Amended 2. That the City Manager is requested to direct relevant City departments to examine the costs and benefits of participation in the Community Rating System at each Class Level 5 through 9, undertake any activities necessary to attain at least Class 9, and begin the process of applying to CRS when Class 9 or higher can be attained.   Councillor Seidel

3. That the subject for the City Council meeting on Dec 1, 2008 be expanded to include the City's emergency evacuation plans.   Councillor Kelley
Order withdrawn by unanimous consent

4. That the City Manager is requested to provide an update about any plans for the use of the former Marino's Restaurant.   Councillor Maher

5. That the City Manager is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner to discuss recent trends in crime, if any, that could be problematic in the coming months and the measures being taken to prevent such problems.   Councillor Toomey  Referred to Public Safety Committee - Toomey

6. That the City Manager is requested to direct contact the Cambridge Postmaster expressing citizens' concerns of the Youville House regarding late delivery of the daily mail.   Councillor Maher

7. That the Cambridge City Council urge Congress to provide $5 billion for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant and for municipal energy conservation and environmental protection programs.   Councillor Davis

8. That the City Manager is requested to expand the number of Cambridge parks with public toilet facilities by the upcoming spring season.   Vice Mayor Murphy

9. That the City Manager is requested to provide the City Council with a report on the attached communication received from Francis Fox Spinks regarding restoration of Joan Lorentz Park that faces Cambridge Street and is in the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School renovation.   Councillor Davis

HEARING SCHEDULE
Mon, Nov 24
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Nov 25
8:45am   Facilitated Goal and Training Retreat to determine the City Council goals for FY 2010. No public comment.  (344 Broadway, 2nd Fl Conference)

Mon, Dec 1
5:30pm   Special City Council Meeting to hold a public hearing on biohazardous materials and laboratory safety in Cambridge. Public comment is welcomed. Meeting will be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Dec 2
2:00pm   The Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss further exploration of hoarding and related issues.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Dec 8
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Dec 9
1:00pm   The Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion of the Human Services Committee trip to the Harlem Children's Zone and next steps to support children and their families during early childhood.  (Sullivan Chamber)
5:00pm   The Government Operations and Rules Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider the proposal to rename Plympton Street in honor of David J. Halberstam.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Dec 11
4:30pm   The Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a zoning petition submitted by Lesley University to create a new Lesley Porter Overlay District in the area of Porter Square with a base Business C zoning district. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Dec 15
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Dec 22
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Dec 29
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Jan 5
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Jan 7
6:00pm   Human Services Committee  (Broad Institute, 7 Cambridge Center)

Mon, Jan 12
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Jan 26
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Feb 2
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Feb 9
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Feb 23
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 2
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 9
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 16
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 23
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Mar 30
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Apr 6
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Apr 13
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Apr 27
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, May 4
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, May 11
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, May 18
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, June 1
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, June 8
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, June 15
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, June 22
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, June 29
5:30pm   City Council Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

TEXT OF ORDERS
O-1     Nov 24, 2008  Amended
COUNCILLOR SEIDEL
WHEREAS: Many schools in the City of Cambridge have playgrounds adjacent to them that are used extensively by the children in the school during the week; and
WHEREAS: The playgrounds are the responsibility of the City's departments and not of the School Department; and
WHEREAS: Playgrounds may not be clean and safe on Monday mornings when the children return to the school and recently a child was injured at the park adjacent to the Cambridgeport School; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to examine ways to ensure that all playgrounds adjacent to schools are in good, safe, working order on Monday mornings when children return to the school; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council with his findings, with special attention to the playground adjacent to the Cambridgeport School; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council with his findings.
ORDERED: That Her Honor, the Mayor, be requested to schedule a joint roundtable between the City Council and the School Committee on this matter before the Spring.

Original O-2     Nov 24, 2008
COUNCILLOR SEIDEL
WHEREAS: Cambridge has areas that are impacted by flooding; and
WHEREAS: Residents of those areas participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); and
WHEREAS: NFIP has created the Community Rating System (CRS) that grades communities on their flood mitigation measures; and
WHEREAS: CRS can offer participating communities discounts on flood insurance premiums ranging from 5 percent to 45 percent; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct relevant City departments to examine the benefits of participation in the Community Rating System and begin the process of applying to CRS.

Amended O-2     Nov 24, 2008
COUNCILLOR SEIDEL
WHEREAS: Cambridge has areas that are impacted by flooding; and
WHEREAS: Residents of those areas participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); and
WHEREAS: NFIP has created the Community Rating System (CRS) that grades communities on their flood mitigation measures; and
WHEREAS: CRS can offer participating communities discounts on flood insurance premiums ranging from 5 percent to 45 percent; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct relevant City departments to examine the costs and benefits of participation in the Community Rating System at each Class Level 5 through 9, undertake any activities necessary to attain at least Class 9, and begin the process of applying to CRS when Class 9 or higher can be attained.

O-3     Nov 24, 2008  Order withdrawn by unanimous consent
COUNCILLOR KELLEY
ORDERED: That the subject for the City Council meeting on Dec 1, 2008 be expanded to include the City's emergency evacuation plans.

O-4     Nov 24, 2008
COUNCILLOR MAHER
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to provide an update about any plans for the use of the former Marino's Restaurant.

O-5     Nov 24, 2008
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY
WHEREAS: In times of economic downturn there is typically a rise in local crime; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Police Commissioner to discuss recent trends in crime, if any, that could be problematic in the coming months and the measures being taken to prevent such problems.

O-6     Nov 24, 2008
COUNCILLOR MAHER
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to contact the Cambridge Postmaster expressing citizens' concerns of the Youville House regarding late delivery of the daily mail.

O-7     Nov 24, 2008
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
WHEREAS: The nation is facing energy challenges, including escalating energy costs, and critical choices about energy resources that will affect the nation’s future economic well-being and security; and
WHEREAS: The Congress is crafting an Economic Stimulus Package; and
WHEREAS: Many cities have implemented energy conservation and environmental protection programs and similar innovations to conserve energy, protect natural resources and support the economies of their cities and the nation; and
WHEREAS: Cambridge and other cities have taken the lead in adopting energy-saving and environmentally-friendly practices, including smart growth solutions, clean and alternative energy options, green building techniques, transportation alternatives, recycling, and green jobs, among others; and
WHEREAS: Energy-saving and environmentally-friendly practices can yield cost savings for municipalities, households, and businesses in this time of budgetary constraints; and
WHEREAS: In 2007 Congress passed legislation creating the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG), which was modeled after the successful Community Development Block Grant; and
WHEREAS: The EECBG was created to provide grants to municipalities to update energy-efficiency provisions in building codes, renovate old buildings using energy-efficiency technologies, adopt renewable-energy solutions, create incentives for citizens to use transportation alternatives, and implement energy-saving campaigns; and
WHEREAS: The EECBG needs federal funding to provide grants to municipalities and other governments; and
WHEREAS: The U.S. Conference of Mayors has estimated that $5 billion could effectively be used by cities and towns to quickly implement energy efficiency and conservation measures and simultaneously stimulate the economy through job creation; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the Cambridge City Council urge Congress to provide $5 billion for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant and for municipal energy conservation and environmental protection programs; and be it further
ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a suitably engrossed copy of this resolution to the Congressional leadership team, President-Elect Barack Obama, the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, the National League of Cities Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee and the U.S. Conference of Mayors on behalf of the entire City Council.

O-8     Nov 24, 2008
VICE MAYOR MURPHY
WHEREAS: Many Cambridge families spend significant recreation time at our public parks; and
WHEREAS: Many families are embarrassed or inconvenienced by a lack of public toilet facilities; and
WHEREAS: There are thirty three public parks within the city where there are active sport facilities; and
WHEREAS: Twenty-two of those thirty-three parks have two or more sports associated with them, or have organized leagues using the facilities; and
WHEREAS: Only six of those twenty-two parks have permanent or portable public toilets, and one facility is located on Department of Conservation and Recreation property; and
WHEREAS: There are fifteen locations with on-going sporting events which particularly justify the need for public toilets; and
WHEREAS: The City Council recognizes that there is annual cost of approximately $2250/season per toilet for cleaning and restocking twice per week for public portable toilets, but believes that the community demand for such public toilet facilities is significant; now therefore be it
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to expand the number of Cambridge parks with public toilet facilities by the upcoming spring season.

O-9     Nov 24, 2008
COUNCILLOR DAVIS
ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to provide the City Council with a report on the attached communication received from Francis Fox Spinks regarding restoration of Joan Lorentz Park that faces Cambridge Street and is in the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School renovation.

AWAITING REPORT LIST
08-41. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on what process is being followed to develop programs for the new West Cambridge Community Center.
Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel, Mayor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 03/17/08 (O-15)

08-65. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on changes to the intersection of River Street and Mass Avenue to allow more pedestrian crossing time before vehicles are allowed to turn.
Mayor Simmons and Full Membership 04/28/08 (O-15)

08-79. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on how local construction lighting could be limited to the minimum necessary for safety.
Councillor Davis and Full Membership 06/02/08 (O-2)

08-95. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on statistics of all formal enforcement actions involving excessive noise from January 2007 to June 2008.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Seidel & Mayor Simmons 06/23/08 (O-13)

08-100. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on possible changes to regulations and operating procedures for traffic and motor vehicle use that could increase efficiency and fuel conservation.
Councillor Maher and Full Membership 07/28/08 (O-21)

08-101. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on working with Boston to create a policy to keep truck traffic to a minimum within the City.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 07/28/08 (O-25)

08-105. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the possibility of using the parcel on Binney and Fulkerson Streets for a dedicated dog park.
Councillor Toomey, Vice Mayor Murphy & Mayor Simmons 07/28/08 (O-40)

08-107. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on ensuring that the responsibility of the developers for a safe crossing will be upheld by the MBTA and that plans will coincide with the vision of future development.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 09/08/08 (O-5)

08-108. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the position the City can take on altering the NorthPoint special permit now that the land swap is no longer necessary.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 09/08/08 (O-7)

08-109. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the progress of addressing rodent complaints and whether the number of complaints has increased or decreased.
Councillor Toomey and Full Membership 09/08/08 (O-8)

08-112. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on increased on-street parking pressure from residents of the apartment complex at 205 and 225 Walden Street.
Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 09/08/08 (O-13)

08-114. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on examining options to make the parking lot and abutting sidewalk located along Linnaean Street at the corner of Mass. Avenue a safer place for non-vehicular traffic.
Councillor Seidel 09/08/08 (O-22)

08-119. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on possible impacts of the new police detail regulations and on the City's reliance on detail work.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Davis, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel & Mayor Simmons 09/22/08 (O-6)

08-121. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on whether the new Berkeley, California program to give city-backed loans to property owners who install rooftop solar-power systems is applicable to Cambridge.
Councillor Seidel, Councillor Kelley and Full Membership 09/22/08 (O-16)

08-127. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on issuance and effects of special variances under the provisions of the Noise Ordinance.
Mayor Simmons, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel & Councillor Toomey 10/20/08 (O-4)

08-131. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on police details and timetable for completion of the construction work on Inman Street.
Councillor Toomey, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel & Mayor Simmons 10/20/08 (O-8)

08-133. Report from the City Manager:  Mgr #2
RE: report on whether there has been an increase of arrests of homeless persons or people in need of services in Central Square.
Councillor Reeves, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Seidel, Mayor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 10/20/08 (O-14)

08-138. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the status of street work and barricades left on Columbus Avenue.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Davis, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel, Mayor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 11/03/08 (O-8)

08-139. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the fiscal lessons from the budgets in the wake of the last recessions and implications for the next few budgets in Cambridge.
Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel, Mayor Simmons & Councillor Toomey 11/03/08 (O-11)

08-140. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the ownership of Fifth Street between Bent & Binney Streets and the ownership of Rogers Street from Fulkerson to Third Streets and ensure maintenance of these roadways.
Councillor Toomey, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel & Mayor Simmons 11/17/08 (O-1)

08-141. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on the possibility of awarding points to affordable housing applicants based on the number of times they've applied.
Councillor Toomey, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel & Mayor Simmons 11/17/08 (O-5)

08-142. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on installing a bus shelter at the bus stop on Mass Avenue where bus #77 stops en route to Porter & Harvard Squares.
Mayor Simmons, Councillor Davis, Councillor Kelley, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Reeves, Councillor Seidel & Councillor Toomey 11/17/08 (O-12)

08-143. Report from the City Manager:
RE: report on landscaping plans for the CRLS project and on the impact to trees in the area of the project.
Councillor Kelley, Councillor Davis, Councillor Maher, Vice Mayor Murphy, Councillor Seidel & Councillor Toomey 11/17/08 (O-10)